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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-26
What the Petitioners Say OF the
Amendment.


We give below extracts from
some more Of the many earnest and
encouraging letters which accom-
panied the petitions returned to
US, az we feel that it would be
selfish to keep them all to our
selves. We know everyone will
enjoy reading them.
PROHIBITION AGAINsT CIDER.
Received two blank petitions
at late date. Had met with sew
eral and signed one. Found that
nearly everybody who was will.
ing to do 80, had already signed
the petition.
We in this part of the State
want Prohibition broad enough to
cover hard cider, for there are more
drunkards made by it than any
thing else and there is more
drunkenness here upon hard
cider than upon anything else.
1t is true that we have a still
near here that makes apple bran
dy. 1t is also yielding an album
dant harvest of drunkenness.
There were two little boys that
lived close by the still, who got
hold of jug of this stuff
and got drunk. and one of them
died before he could be relieved.
The other came very near dying"
G. WARMAN. =
Peck7s Run, Upshur county.
WANTS TO HELP.
Enclosed you will find a petit.
ton. Am sorry did not get more
names. / do want to do something
to help the Temperance cause; to
help drunkards to be sober, and to
keep temptation from sober per-
sons.
Yours in the cause.
HATTIE A. BLUE.
Grafton, Taylor county.
AFRAID OF HURTING THEIR PARTY.
DEAR SISTER IN THE TEMPERANCE
Work:
l send you petitions with names
of 60 voters and 13 non-voters.
Seven or Gig ht would not sign the
petition, and when asked why,
said they were afraid of injuring
their party.
What astonished me was that
they were church members and
Republicans.
Some would get mad. 1 told
them I proposed to preach and
pray and work until Rum was pull
verified, and the arch fend driven
from our land.
1 know if one of the old parties
don't do something, which they
won't, then in comes the new par
ty which will put it down.
Hoping you all success in your
work, and ever praying blessings
to rest upon your labors,
Your brother in Temperance work,
w. R. HENNEN. :
Bald Knob, Boone county.
Find 70 names on the petition,
the greater part voters.
Yours for Prohibition,
W. P. RICHARDS.
Wattsville, Barbour county.
A good friend from Coal River
Marshes, Raleigh county, says:
please find petition for Sub
mission of the Amendment, sign
ed by SO voters and 70 non-voters.
Have had considerable trouble in
securing said names. Have rid
den over high mountains and
rough roads in bitter cold, in order
to get them. Have been laboring
in the Prohibition cause for some
time, and intend to labor on until
the victory is won.
Yours in F. H. & c.,
JOHN F. LEWIS.
MRS. JOHNSON
Received the blank for petition
ers, but at too late a date to can,
vass much. Hone q sufficient
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-26

Mrs. A. A. Smith, writing of the.
new Union formed at Spencer,
says:
"The ladies of the W. C. T. U.
are ready and willing to work, con-
fdent of the help of all the good
people OF Spencer.
"We have a petition ready to
send in to the Town Council, re-
questing refusal of license for the
sale of intoxicating drugs within
the corporation of Spencer.
1--WE need Constitution and
Bylaws"
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-26

Those wanting neat and pref
w Calendar should get Temper
ance Annals" Bright, beautiful,
new, full Of Temperance power; a
perpetual Calendar, with pictures
of Miss Willard and Mrs. Carse on
tho .'Y ear Books" Price Is cents.
w. T. P. A.,
l61 La Sale St., Chicago, III.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-26

The W. G. T. U. are anxiously
awaiting the action of the Members
of the Senate with regard to the
Submission of the Amendment.
Surely they will hear our prayers
and grant US our petition.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-26

Every White Ribboner should
use w. C. T. u, stationery, upon
the same principle she wears her
knot of ribbon, to show her colors
Beautiful cream tinted letter
paper, with Envelopes to match,
bearing the monogram and motto
of cur National Union may be had
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-26

Dv express at your expense.
Extra Fine Engraved and Mon
ogram Stationery, per package OF
10 sheets paper and IL envelopes,
25 cents. Address
The w. T. P. A.,
ISL lie Sale St., Chicago, Ill
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-26

The word comes that in a GER
tain town in West Virginia, hith
erto without saloons, three of these
establishments are soon to be open
ed through the votes of councilmen
"who are pillars in the Baptist
Churc h.
We remark, the "sleepers" in that
church are in critical condition
and would better arouse and re-
move the pillars before the rains
descend, and the storm of Gods
wrath beats upon that house,
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-26


Mrs. Mary J.Haymond of Grafton
has accepted the position of State
Superintendent of Rail Road work.
We bespeak for her the co-opera-
ton, not only of unions, along the
line of railroads, but of all temper
ance workers, where there are no
unions.
You can at least promptly re-
spond to Mrs. Haymond's letters of
inquiry.
We can testify this, in itself,
would be great matter of encour-
agement.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1887-01-26

Coatsnued on Bird pogs-
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

An attempt to put in pocket size the contents
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led by rough, inaccurate, and uelegant engrvlng
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The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

ablehouses in the city that are available
will be far short Of the demand.
Al the Capitol a wonderful amount Of
activity is being displayed in p; p;eparing
the building for the reception of the new
Congress. The elevators which we're
ordered at the last session, at the Hou e
and Senate ends Of the building are nearly
completed. The dust that has accumulated
during the simmer months is being swept
away. carpets are being put down, and the
paints and furniture are being touched up.
The new carpet in the House is of bright
green plush, which will impart a cheerful
air to the surroundings. 1t has always
been customar to provide new carpet at
the beginning Of each Congress, and unless
II is of the best of material there is little
left of It at the end of the second year.
The carpet which was put down at the
opening of the Forty Ninth Congress was
badly worn at the end of the first session,
and was literally reduced to free wool be-
meath he tramp Of the political adyersaries
before the tariff discussion of the second
session was ended.
As has been expected by the general
public, the decision of the United States
Supreme Court in the case of the Chicago
Anarchists. was rendered on Wednesday
last, and as had also been expected, the
decision was adverse to the interests Of the
condemned men. Notwithstanding the
fact however, that the public had anticipa-
ted the nature of the decision to be rendered,
there was manifested general desire upon
the part of. that same general public both
individually and collectively to be present
at the confirmation of its prediction, and
every available inch of standing room will. /.
in the court wrs occupied when the decision
Of the court was announced by the Chief
Justice.
The National Capital has shared in the
general feeling OF uneasiness which has
been occasioned by the news of the landing
in New York city of vessels from Italy,
with cholera patients aboard. 1t has been
the custom to discontinue the quarlntine
service at Cape Charles during the winter,
but in view of the prevalence of cholera in
Italy, protest has been made against clos
ing the service this year, and Surgeon Gen
cautionary measure. that revenue cutter
be stationed during the winter at the enter
ance Of the Chesapeake Bay, with instruct
ions to inspect all incomning vessels.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12
FIFTEEN YEARS 400 THERE APPEARED

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO THERE APPEARED
in the fleld OF Carbon countynewspaperdom
the CARBON ADVOCATE. and although the
journal was snall--six columns TO page
IL met the requirements of the times and
soon became general favoilte with the
reading public, irrespective of creed or par
". Politically the CARBON ADVOCATE
was, and is still, fearlessly independent,
sparing neither friend nor foe In Its criti-
clsm Of public acts and measures; that our
course has been appreciate by the people
OF Lehighton and Carbon county in general
a circulation Of over one thousand attests
more strongly than words; as in the past,so
we will continue to be in the future, ever
ready to protect the taxpayers interests and
to stand by and lend helping band to the
down -trodden and oppressed in every sphere
Of life From an unpretentious village fif-
teen years age Lehlghton has lept pace
with the general spirit ef advancement and
to-day we find 1t one of the foremost towns
in the Lehigh Valley; possessing stove
foundfies. furnace and carriage manufac-
tories, brlckysrds, pork packing estab-
lIshment, car spring works, tannery, two
newspapers, four large hotels, seven doc
tors, six churches, one bank, three lawyers,
between fifty and sixty general stores, rail-
road facilities second to none and an In
Vulnerable number Of honest Republicans,
Prohibtionists and Democrats. Among
Al. F,.l In ha
ADVOCATE, properly appreciated by the
business public 1t enjoys substantial ad-
vertising and jobbing patronage which with
our large and constantly growing circula-
tion has enabled us from time to time to
make many improvements on the paper
The ADVOCATE Office is now one Of the
most thoroughly equipped In the Lehigh
vallav-both sides of the paper being
printed at home. To patrons and friends
we extend our thanks for past fayors, while
we remind them that we are still head
quarters for letter heads, bill heads, note
heads, statements, and In fact, all kinds
of job printing at the lowest cash figures
Subscribers In arrears are respectfully asked
to pay up, while those who borrow the AD-
vocATE from their friends and neighbors
are invited to send US their names accom-
panied by one dollar, and we will mail them
the paper fifty-two times or one year. The
ADVOCATE is now the largest, cheapest and
best family weekly in the county, and i'm
provements to be in the future promise still
more.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12
From Washington News Notes.
Special to the CARBON ADVOCATE.

Special to the CARBON ADVOCATE.
Mr.. EDITOR: The President has resumed
his public receptions, which have become
one of the features of the present admins
tration. The fret reception of tue season
was held in the East Room on Monday last
and was largely attended, the unusual num-
Der Of ladies present with babies In their
arms, being conpicuous feature Of the
reception. Mr.. CleYeland appeared to en-
joy, being back again in the East Room and
was more Than ususlls attentive TO the
little folks
One Is reminded upon every hand of the
near approach of the coming session of
Congress. Senators aud Representatives
are ARRIVING daily, and the annual search
for wint uarten has fairly begun.
There seems 10 be a general disposition
among the newly elected Representatives
to 60 at once TO housekeeping, and It is
already apparent that the numbsr Of Assfr-
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

If THE COURSE OF JUSTICE IS NOT PRE-
yerted at the last moment by Gov. Oglesby,
of illinois, the Chicago anarchists convict
ed of the murder of six guardians of the
public peace at that place more than a year
ago will have paid the full penalty Of their
dastardly crime. The growing tendency OF
the illiterate classes to anarchism and socl.
alism 10 constant and dangerous menace
TO American liberty and the free iustitu
tions of this country. 1t Is only by prompt,
decisive aud stringent measures that this
reckless disregard for the American con-
stitution can be remedied, and in view OF
this fact 1t Is but meet that all who threat
en- the public peace, by either words OF
deeds. be dealt with in full accordance with
the prevailing laws of this country. The
union must be preserved If 1t hangs every
anarchist in the United States; the sooner
they know this the better it will be for all
classes. The anarchist must Rol and the
quicker the better
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

TEE ENTIRE DEMOCRATIC TICKET WITH
the exception of Charles W. Lentz was
elected last Tuesday as the ADVOCATE con
tended it would be. Mr.. Lentz owes his
defeat to traitorous Democrats who would
like to pose as bosses, dlsgruntled Office
seekers and faithless friends. While at
this time we refrain from publicly mention
Ing names in connection with this exhibi
tion of political hypocrisy on the part of a
few Democrats, we do not hesitate in de
nouncins 1t low, mean and contemplate
piece of political jugglery unworthy the
men who played their respective parts in
the various acts. Shame, shame.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12
TUESDAYS eLEorioN.

The Republican figures In Pennsylvania
are growing. Many Of the counties have
completed their counts and the results
show some surprises, especially in the anth-
racite coal regions. While several Of the
counties have yet to report officially and
can give but estimates The Times has re-
ceiyed very complete reports from all over
the State, from which It estimates the ma
jority for Hart at about $4,000. The final
figures are likely to settle around 10000.
The returns are compared with the vote on
State Treasurer in 1885, when Quay had a
majority Of 43,516. Following are the re-
turns from the counties.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

The Gazette MAY FIND SOME coNsoLA-
TIoN In the election of James H. Hand
werk for Register and Recorder. but the
victory Is tame considering the fact that
the editor of that journal permitted himself
TO become the tool of Republican politicians
In besmirching the character Of SO honest.
Intelligent and worthy man as Charles
w. LentE. Sigley, If you can find hole
small enough for your miserable carcass.
crawl into II, and don't forget to pull the
hole In after you.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

As THE CARBON ADVOCATE PREDICTED
all through the present campaign, the Unit
cd Labor candidates stood third In the final
result Tuesday. Our Knight of Labor
friends can find an explanation to this fact
II they 60 over the returns carefully. note
the number Of indlYiduals both Democratic
and Republicans who voted, how they yot-
ed and with what result
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF CARBON
county Democrats who remember Col. j..
r. Fellows, as the eloquent and powerful
orator who addressed large audience in
the Court House at Mauch Chunk during
the Cleveland campaign, and there will be
few, II any, regret TO learn that he has been
elected District Attorney of New York by
twenty thousand plurality.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12
RUPTURE

A.A-.y ia' Ease Al once trui,s
operation or business delay. Thousands OF
cures At Keystone House, Reading, IA, 2nd
Saturday OF each month, Send for circulars.
Advice free. ian15vI
Many appliances and treatments for the cure
If rupture are advertised, but 1t certainly must
be accepted AS true that the most reliable testi-
nony must come from people who are In pO-
stl0n to speak from experience. Following are
few letters selected from many thousands of "A
SIMILAR character received from people who
July SO, 1887 This is to certify that was rup-
tured. Through Dr. j. B. Mayors treatment |
am completely cured, and recommend his treat
ment Joseph Wolf, Justice of the Peace, Clarks-
hOrO, n. j.
My sou was ruptured from birth until years
old. / took him to the doctors, tried many
trusses had him at hospitals and at the Univer-
sity of Penna., with no relief, growing worse nm
u took him to Or. j. B. Mayer. ssi Arch St:
Philadelphia. for treatment. He gave him ease
At once and entirely cured him. William Dix,
ls2d MOnlrOse ST., Ihila. Sworn May 2s, 1887.
Joseph Mckinney, Notary
April 81, 1886. DR.. j. B. Mayer, Dear Sir Many
years ago | received severe rupture ] came
under your treatment and got ease at once. Upon
being examined by the Board Of Physicians OF
the United States Pension Department Janu-
AIRY G. 1886, no trace OF rupture could be found.
can safely say thanks to your treatment, as /
am entirely cured
Yours, A. G. Foster, 1874 Ogden st., Pbila.
Frank Dedmer. II North Third ST., Pliia
v. y. Leinbach, Leinbach P. o., Berks Co, Pa.
III. r. Langrehr, MillamstOwn n j.
John Walker, s0ss North Fifth ST.. i'hlla.
rh b. Hartung, New Rlnggold Pa
William W. Lee, 1747 FranlIford Ave-, Phlla,
4. y. Goldsworthy, Centralla, Columbia Co,
o. c. Pipher, l03 South Third St. Reading, Pa,
Israel Sandt, Main ST., South EastOn, Pa
tlalthA Huber, Bird-in Hand. Pa
d. j. Delett. 2l4 South Twelfth ST., Reading
(. I. Benny, 6A South 9th ST.. Phiia.
i. A. Hamilton, PHI Frank In ST., Phila.
Jacob c. Schaut, 952 North Tenth ST., Phlla
J,G. Quimhy, 220 feaIl ~, Reading, Pa.
a, y. klringehna, limekln, Berks Co, Pa.
Oh. Smith, 4l2 Greenwich ST., Phila.
j. G. Lyme, SIG 5. l4th St, Uarli sburC Pa
g. w, Watt, NoristOwH, Pa,
ii, f. Hershey, Hershey House, Harrisburg
f g. R0ssiter, Phoenlxvile, Pa
:. Jones philips, kennett Square, Pa.
Theodore Matthes, 9O4 West York ST., Phila
!. Price, Way aSnesborO, Pa.
john Yates, 424 Niue ST., Pha
A, IL. Mcknight. lewistOwn, Pa.
|. +. Detlrck. Obey Berks CO., Pa.
n. Shoup, 4th Bingaman SITS, Reading Pa
Ernest Fatlguet. 202t Lawrence ST., Phila.
II. l. Rowe, 500 Elm ST. Reading, Pa
:. i, sooy, Mantua, Gloucester Co., n. j
j. N. LutZ, 926 West Huntington St., Phila
z. h, DanenhOwer, 22is Farhil ST., Philq.
Jacob Danbach, Jr., 22l2 Lawrence St. Phila
Peter Burkhart, 1852 Green ST., Reading Pa
ed. j. Sheesley, Steelton, Dauphin Co. Pa.
George Lechel, 223l Reese ST., Phila.
John u. Schearer, Yellow House, Berks Co.,
refer You TO anv of tho above people, all OF
whom are permanently erred. Send for circular
&C., TO main oihee, s3l Arch St., Phila.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

GENERAL J. t OWEN DIED AT his
heme in Philadelphia, on Monday. The
general was native of Wales-comlng to
this country when mere child. He was
staunch Republican and considered one of
their ablest leaders. His military record is
exceedingly credltable-joininG the army as
= Asubaltern he rose to the rank of colonel
and then general, ard was known through
out the army rs a stout and gallant fighter
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

OUR BEST HAT IS OFF To COMMISSIONERS
Miller and o'Donnell, county treasurer
Dolon and the balance of the Democratic
ticket. The people haye made no mistake
in electing these gentlemen to their respec-
tive offices; all honest, capable and effici-
snt they will look carefully to the interests
of the taxpayers The public offices of the
county are In safe hands.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12
Charles Rosenthal. of Boston. /

Charles Rosenthal, of Boston, is desir-
GUS OF acquiring the distinction OF being the
greatest hog IN America. and will eat against
anybody for money. To show what he
could do, the other night he ate sixteen
hard boiled eggs, fifteen ordinary slices OF
bread. eight ordinary large cups OF coffee,
one picked herring, four pieces OF stewed
fish and four pieces of fried fish.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

TIE RESULT OF TIE ELECTION IN PHIL
AdelphiA on Tuesday was the rebu of cor
ruptionists Leeds and Maloney, and the
election Of the Democratic ticket with good
municipal government. Correctl If there
were more independence and less blgotry
In politics, public affairs would be more
honestly conducted.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

THE GEORGE LAND THEORY DON'T
seem to take very well in the State of New
York. But then the people have discovered
what thoroughly unscrupulous fellow he
is, and how could they support him?
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

WITH NEW YORK STATE DEMOCRATIC
the result Of next years presidential con-
test will be majority for the Democratic
candidates. As goes New York State prior
10 the piesldentia, election 30 1t goes for
the prssident
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

As USUAL THE coNTEMPTIBLE LITTLE
sticker proved healing balm for dis
gruntled and dissatisfied voters.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12

WHERE, OH WHERE, Is THE AMERICAN
partyp Echo answers mournfully, nowher;.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1887-11-12
9-Story Brick Dwelling House
Dissolution Notice

Notice is hereby given that the partnership
lately existing between G. w. LAURY and G.
W. SEWELI, under the firm name, Of Laury &
Sewell has this day been dissolved by mutual
consent. All the debts owing to the said part
ship are to be received either by the said g. w.
Laury or c. W. Sewell, and all demands are to
be presented TO either OF them for payment.
c. W. SEWELL,
c. W. LAURY.
Oct 29, s7-Mauch Chunk, Pa.
Nov, 1,4w
The Clifton clarion., 1887-10-05

The Prescott Journal Miner hits the nail on the head when 1t says: Miners who go out and paste a location notice on tree or bury 1t in pile of rocks, and then dig a ten-foot hole on the ledge located by it, and call it a mine, will find out in time that the word is a misnomer. There are several thou sand location notices recorded in this county, but there are very few mines developed, so far. There are prospects innumerable, and very many of them very rich, some of them remarkably so, as far as developed. What is needed is for owners of these claims to sink. de- velop and work their properties. If they have not the means to do so and allow the ore to lie on the dump, take it to the sampling works and sell it for cash, and with the cash buy more grub and powder and go back to their claims and do more work. This is slow process but it is the only one which will win. Men who have money are not looking for pros pect-holes. If there is anything in your claim every dollar's worth of work done on it will enhance the value of it three or four times. If there is nothing in it, the sooner you find it out the better for you and the country.